Commander Spatula 007 released a new comedic video titled “Thunder Dangus” featuring a secret agent on a forced vacation, while LA Radio celebrated its 11th birthday with 477 episodes and a feature on exploration methodology in Elite Dangerous by Commander Hurger. Elite Dangerous Update 18 is set to launch on February 26, concluding the Thargoid war with Guardian nanite torpedoes, and the community eagerly awaits the outcome through various content like podcasts, articles, and live streams.
In Elite Dangerous news for the week of February 23, 2024, Commander Spatula 007 released a new comedic video titled “Thunder Dangus,” featuring the hapless secret agent on a forced vacation to a Waterworld holiday planet. The video includes hilarious voice talents and a James Bond-style theme song. Spatula also released a trailer and a red carpet-style premiere event video for the movie.
LA Radio, a weekly Elite Dangerous podcast, celebrated its 11th birthday this week, having recorded 477 episodes over the years. The podcast features the current crew of the Orange Sidewinder recording live on Tuesday evenings from 8:30 p.m. UK time. The crew thanked Commander Hurger for an article on exploration methodology and tools used in Elite Dangerous, providing useful tips for narrowing down interesting systems to explore.
Commander Hurger’s article on exploration methods and tools in Elite Dangerous offers insights into searching for interesting systems in the galactic map, using naming conventions and third-party applications. The article details Hurger’s personal journey with exploration and offers a useful reference for seasoned explorers. The article, “The Next Level of Exploration,” is linked in the video description.
Elite Dangerous Update 18 is scheduled to arrive on February 26, promising the culmination of the Thargoid war that started over a year and a half ago. The update includes a 30 GB patch and introduces Guardian nanite torpedoes designed to target Thargoid Titan motherships. The anti-Xeno strike force, led by Commander Mecan, is developing engineered ships and tactics to deploy the new torpedoes against the Titans.
Following the update, Frontier Unlocked, a monthly live stream series, will feature Elite Dangerous on February 28. The stream will showcase the latest developments in the game. Players are anticipating the outcome of the Thargoid conflict and the potential consequences of engaging with the Titans. The community is preparing for the upcoming events and looking forward to the next phase in the ongoing saga of Elite Dangerous.